Faiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur, (r.1742–1777) the third Nawab of Bhopal,[1] was the son of Yar Muhammad Khan, the second Nawab of Bhopal (as a reagent), and the stepson of Mamola Bai a very influential Hindu wife of Yar Muhammad and a direct descendant of Dost Mohammad Khan.[citation needed]

Faiz Muhammad Khan
Nawab of Bhopal
Reign1742 – 12 December 1777
PredecessorYar Mohammad Khan (as a reagent)
SuccessorHayat Mohammad Khan
Full name
Faiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur
Born1731
Islamnagar, Bhopal
Died1777
Fatehgarh, Bhopal
SpouseSaleha Begum Sahiba
FatherYar Mohammad Khan
Military career
AllegianceMughal Empire
Service/branchNawab of Bhopal
RankSubadar
Battles/warsMughal-Maratha Wars

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  1. ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Indian Princely States A-J". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 27 March 2018.